Description
Book SynopsisDrawing on notions of personal honor, manly vigor, and sophisticated craftsmanship, the games were a story that the Romans loved to tell themselves about themselves.
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Table of ContentsPrologue
The Rhino Dies
I. Commodus's Great Games
II. When in Commodiana
III. An Emperor Loves His People
IV. Feeding the Monster
V. Win the Crowd
VI. How to Be a Roman
Epilogue: Fighting Back
Acknowledgments
Notes
Suggested Further Reading
Index
